Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sood Kisra, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · San Bernardino, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac — Practice combining remote and cardiac services
Low-engagement
1800 WESTERN AVE STE 302, San Bernardino, CA 92411
9097132323
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1619243805 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kisra

Dr. Sood Kisra is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Bernardino, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kisra performed 2,590 Medicare services across 1,607 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kisra received a total of $4,719 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kisra is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 40% volume in CA $4,719 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,590
Medicare services
Top 40% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,607
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~185 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
505 $41 $172
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
288 $96 $281
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
269 $101 $317
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
224 $42 $148
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
191 $12 $62
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
180 $117 $334
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
146 $157 $400
Heart muscle strain imaging 145 $31 $139
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies.
110 $72 $338
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
102 $138 $497
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
80 $38 $150
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
61 $51 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
57 $134 $439
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera.
55 $366 $1,529
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 54 $150 $344
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
43 $16 $84
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
27 $19 $50
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
20 $20 $430
30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review
This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
20 $695 $2,248
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
13 $7 $50
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
5.6% high complexity
23.0% medium
71.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,719
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $674/year across 7 years
Top 42% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
173
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,605 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$115 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$361
2023
$300
2022
$484
2021
$678
2020
$633
2019
$603
2018
$1,661

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$157
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$48
Amgen Inc.
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,441
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$582
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$581
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$551
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$250
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$200
PFIZER INC.
$191
Novo Nordisk Inc
$174
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$101
Amgen Inc.
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$82
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$32
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Masimo Corporation
$19
Digirad Health, Inc
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · NA · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · cardius
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
105
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kisra is a remote & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kisra experienced with remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kisra performed 505 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kisra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kisra received a total of $4,719 from 19 companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kisra's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Bernardino?
Dr. Kisra's average Medicare payment per service is $83. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kisra) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →